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Work Samples

There are two learning periods that end in September! That means that two sets of samples must be submitted to your homeschool teacher this month. Work samples are a great opportunity for you to share some of the amazing things your student is doing. Because these samples are the portfolio that demonstrates proof of work for your student, be sure what you submit is clear, complete, and includes the needed information. Just a few reminders about samples:

For TK-8 grade students, one sample must be provided from Language Arts, Math, Science OR Social Studies (History)
For High School students, one work sample for each course must be provided
On each work sample, the following information MUST be included: First and Last Name of student, sample completion date (must be within the learning period), and proof of parent review (grade, percentage, fraction, etc).

More information about work samples can be found HERE on the San Diego Parent Resource site, including templates for photo samples.

Parent Portal and Attendance

With the end of the learning period also comes the time to claim attendance. Attendance must be claimed the last day of the learning period. This will be done online through Parent Portal. Your teacher can provide you the link needed to get you to Parent Portal as well as your username and password if you need it. Look HERE to find a helpful PDF with the steps to claim attendance, the links to Parent Portal, and a helpful video about all the new tools Parent Portal has to offer this year- including the ability to print report cards, unofficial transcripts, checking your students courses and more.

Sign Here....and Here....and Here

At the beginning of every school year, the school collects data and forms that ensures that we receive the correct funding so that we can support our students in their homeschooling journey. Your teacher should have reached out to you already requesting the information and forms needed by Inspire. Please be sure to get them submitted as soon as possible. The forms include the Household Data Collection form (different form for each scope- South and Pacific Coast Academy), a Handbook Signature Page, information about active military service of parents and guardians, a media waiver, and a high school proctor form (if applicable). Some of these forms can be submitted through Parent Portal and others are not available through there. Please reach out to your homeschool teacher if you need any help or copies of the forms.


History What countries are celebrated for Hispanic Heritage Month in September? The day of September 15 is significant because it is the anniversary of independence for Latin American countries Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras and Nicaragua. In addition, Mexico and Chile celebrate their independence days on September 16 and September 18, respectively. Find out more HERE about ways to celebrate!.		Science Here is a fun lab to learn about The Water Cycle: The Water Cycle Lab Student and The Water Cycle Lab Teacher. This lab provides a hands on learning experience for your student to learn about: The water cycle Water quality The connection between human health and water quality

History

What countries are celebrated for Hispanic Heritage Month in September?

The day of September 15 is significant because it is the anniversary of independence for Latin American countries Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras and Nicaragua. In addition, Mexico and Chile celebrate their independence days on September 16 and September 18, respectively. Find out more HERE about ways to celebrate!.

Science

Here is a fun lab to learn about The Water Cycle: The Water Cycle Lab Student and The Water Cycle Lab Teacher. This lab provides a hands on learning experience for your student to learn about:

The water cycle
Water quality
The connection between human health and water quality


Math Mathantics HERE is a great YouTube channel with various math video lessons. If a student is struggling with a concept or if they want a step by step introduction to the concept, this is a great resource for all families. You can subscribe to the channel and receive updates when something new is added. The search feature makes it easy for families to see if there is anything for the concept they are teaching.		Language Arts Check out this fun, interactive website with games and resources for building vocabulary. The vocabulary games include an online word search, an online crossword puzzle, and hangman online (their version is called HangMouse). You can even choose the vocabulary list that the online word game will use in the word game. The vocabulary games are very popular with students of all ages.

Math

Mathantics

HERE is a great YouTube channel with various math video lessons. If a student is struggling with a concept or if they want a step by step introduction to the concept, this is a great resource for all families. You can subscribe to the channel and receive updates when something new is added. The search feature makes it easy for families to see if there is anything for the concept they are teaching.

Language Arts

Check out this fun, interactive website with games and resources for building vocabulary. The vocabulary games include an online word search, an online crossword puzzle, and hangman online (their version is called HangMouse). You can even choose the vocabulary list that the online word game will use in the word game. The vocabulary games are very popular with students of all ages.

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Work Samples

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